Social Work Fields of Practice

<p><b>A contemporary look at social work practice and the many career possibilities—with detailed coverage of important new and emerging trends</b></p> <p>As the practice of social work continues to diversify, students need a clear picture of the current state of the field and an up-to-date source of information and guidance on emerging career opportunities. <i>Social Work Fields of Practice</i> provides both.</p> <p>Written by a team of experts in their respective specialties, this book features a comprehensive overview of contemporary social work practice, discussing historical trends and demographics, professional issues, ethics, and diversity for each practice area. Both traditional areas and new fields are considered from a variety of perspectives, including the clinical, ethical, cultural, legal, theoretical, and technological.</p> <p>Addressing the Council on Social Work Education’s required competencies for accreditation (EPAS), <i>Social Work Fields of Practice</i> contains pedagogical features such as Key Terms, Review Questions for Critical Thinking, and Online Resources. It is the most timely, all-encompassing resource of its kind, covering:</p> <ul> <li>Child welfare</li> <li>Family-centered practice</li> <li>School social work</li> <li>Substance abuse</li> <li>Mental health</li> <li>Social work disability practice</li> <li>Gerontological social work</li> <li>Forensic social work</li> <li>Veterinary social work</li> <li>Military social work</li> <li>International social work</li> <li>Social work practice with immigrant and indigenous populations</li> </ul> <p>With expert, in-depth discussions of the most important specialties and practice environments for today’s social worker, <i>Social Work Fields of Practice</i> is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and graduate students preparing to enter this noble profession, as well as social workers seeking to expand their professional horizons.</p>